[ The slight misstep comes with a quick recovery when Wriothesley stumbles, but Nanami slows his pace to match anyway. Sure, the other man could easily catch up without help. He adjusts anyway, letting the conversation between them mark the flow of their walk. So it's just routine. A way to live. He nods at that--he's certainly done the same just to get by before. In fact, that knowledge reaffirms his decision in picking Wriothesley out. It was the right choice.

In answer to the prodding, Nanami actually smiles. It's a dry amusement, but there is warmth there regardless, because he actually finds that he likes this man's answers. ]

I was curious. You seemed like someone who could do more and had no intention of leaving the ring. What could be keeping you in one place? I wanted to ask you directly.

[ And when he catches Wriothesley's eyes, it's with open interest. ]

You like exhilaration, but you declined the offer to fight me. Does that mean I don't measure up?